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Metis Technology Solutions, Inc. · 5 hours ago

Systems Engineer

Moffett Field, CA, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$115K/yr - $130K/yr

4+ years exp

Metis Technology Solutions, Inc. is involved in NASA’s Air Traffic Management & Safety project, focusing on transforming the aviation system. The Systems Engineer will support efforts to evaluate digital services, AI/ML, and prognostic tools to enhance aviation safety and facilitate the integration of eVTOL aircraft into the National Airspace System.

AerospaceCyber SecuritySoftwareSoftware EngineeringTechnical Support

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct research on current NAS operations and identify gaps or challenges related to eVTOL integration

Analyze enroute operations, vertiport access, approach/departure procedures, and novel use cases for eVTOL aircraft

Evaluate existing national policies and recommend updates or new policy frameworks

Develop and run simulations using MATLAB, Simulink, and Python to assess eVTOL performance and operability

Model traffic flows, separation standards, and airspace usage scenarios involving eVTOL aircraft

Support development of operational concepts for vertiport integration and terminal area procedures

Collaborate with FAA, industry partners, and internal NASA teams to gather input and validate findings

Participate in technical interchange meetings, workshops, and policy development sessions

Prepare technical reports, white papers, and presentations summarizing research findings and recommendations

Become familiar with FAA orders, NAS operations, and emerging eVTOL concepts

Qualification

MATLABSimulinkPythonAerospace EngineeringAnalytical skillsMS OfficeProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Aviation, Systems Engineering, or related field, or a minimum of four years of experience as an air traffic controller (radar), navigator, instrument-rated pilot, or instrument flight procedure developer

Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink for modeling and simulation

Advanced programming skills in Python, including data analysis and visualization

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office/Office 365

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

Must be local to the NASA Ames commuting area

May work remotely; however, support of research will require on-site presence for NASA simulations and research

No Visa sponsorship available for this position

Company

Metis Technology Solutions, Inc.

Metis Technology Solutions is a technical services company with capabilities in scientific computing, aviation and space applications and systems development, aerospace engineering, modeling and simulation, guidance and control, aviation safety systems and data analysis, computing facility development and operations.

Founded in 2011

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

51-200 employees